The National Unity Platform (NUP) reclaimed Kawempe North in a by-election marred by allegations of electoral malpractice, voter bribery, and violence.
Lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola secured victory with 17,764 votes, defeating the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Faridah Nambi, who garnered 8,593 votes.
The junior minister of youth and kids, Balaam Barugahara, was not impressed by the result of the election and says the NRM candidate Faridah Nambi was cheated.
In a tweet made shortly after the declaration of outcomes, Balaam tasked the supporters of NRM to work in the direction of profitable over assist within the coming 2026 common elections.
“Congratulations, Hon. Luyimbazi Nalukoola, in your win within the Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election. I want you properly, regardless of considerations concerning the election’s legitimacy. To all HE mzee @KagutaMuseveni, and Gen @mkainerugaba’s patriotic youth in Kawempe, let’s unite and work in the direction of reclaiming the seat in 2026. We will not tolerate chaos in future elections, however for now, I prolong congratulations within the spirit of nationwide unity. Our candidate beneath was cheated,” he wrote.
Balaam was a typical face within the Kawempe North by-election, and in keeping with the NUP President, he was among the many individuals who tried to control voters throughout the voting.
